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State auditor’s staff to attend Smithville aldermen meeting tonight
SMITHVILLE — Staff members from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s office will be in attendance at tonight’s Smithville Board of Aldermen meeting Tuesday, Feb. 3. The staff office will begin an audit of the city after a citizen-led petition collected more than 750 names to initiate an audit. “Hundreds of residents of Smithville have made…
Community Living
MARC seeks regional leadership award nominations
The Mid-America Regional Council is accepting nominations for the 2026 Regional Leadership Awards, which will be presented at the annual regional assembly on Friday, Aug. 14.
Multimedia
Gallery | Smithville wrestling Senior Night
Smithville wrestling Senior Night Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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Entertainment
African-American Read-In Sunday
LIBERTY — The Garrison School Cultural Center Museum will be the setting for the African-American Read-In, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at 502 N. Water St.
Opinion
Is United States ignoring 250 years of history?
Two hundred and fifty years ago, our country was founded on the idea, doctrine, philosophy, and principles that all men are created equal and that no man, woman, or one single individual should be elevated to a position above the law.